Steering Wheel sounds like its gonna fall apart - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

klaw126 · 12-21-2007, 11:49 AM

So as I'm driving I noticed a vibrating and rattling noise of originating from the steering wheel. This usually occures when I am going over any slight bump or a rough road. The steering wheel also allows a lot of freeplay when turning to 11 or 1 without the car reacting, it just feel way too loose.This occurs at all speeds, I hold on the wheel loosely and riide over a rough surface the wheel serious feels like its falling apart.

Any suggestions?

chaterpilar · 12-21-2007, 12:37 PM

Hey that is serious..head to the nearest service dealer...Definitely a case of loose fasteners..and also check the callipers of brake shoe.

JSM1284 · 12-21-2007, 12:43 PM

Perhaps the Rack and pinion assembly is very loose. Or the typical intermidiate shaft problem.

Big05Taco · 12-21-2007, 12:47 PM

My 2004 SE (previous car) did that - they had to replace the entie rack and pinion assembly.

njerald · 12-21-2007, 01:22 PM

Sounds like you need to use your Toyota Platinum Extended warranty.

JSM1284 · 12-21-2007, 01:51 PM

Why is that always your response?

klaw126 · 12-21-2007, 02:50 PM

Thanks, yea I took it in to get look at and it seems like its the rack and pinion. The tie rods seem to be in good shape. I guess this is from all this potholes I couldn't avoid, thats one of the drawback of living in New York. Thanks for the help.